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Washington State UniversityPullman, WA
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Mercer UniversityMacon, GA
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$12,997 Washington Residents
$29,073 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$40,890
expensive$14,400 Washington Residents
$29,567 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$17,865
Less$11,881Average Financial Aid AmountMore$24,594
Admission
-Test Scores1,270 SAT
28 ACT
Easier83.10%Acceptance RateTighter74.68%
Favorable24.75%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower15.93%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger27,539Total EnrollmentSmaller8,889
Larger22,612Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller4,859
Larger4,927Graduate Student PopulationSmaller4,030
Larger4,255Online Student PopulationSmaller1,814
Completion & Outcomes
Lower62%Graduate RateHigher73%
-Transfer-out Rate19%
Lower81%Retention RateHigher86%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,734)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,450)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty15 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty13 to 1
1,836Number of faculties725
Higher$96,937Average Faculty SalaryLower$83,424
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.